NOUN

Schmetterling/ˈʃmɛtɐlɪŋ/butterfly

Schmetterling is a German noun that means butterfly. It is pronounced /ˈʃmɛtɐlɪŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schmetterlinge".

Definitions

1.a flying insect with large, often colorful wings(zoology)

a.any member of the order Lepidoptera with broad, often brightly colored wings

Der Schmetterling setzte sich auf eine Blume.The butterfly landed on a flower.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Schmetterlingdie Schmetterlinge
Genitivedes Schmetterlingsder Schmetterlinge
Dativedem Schmetterlingden Schmetterlingen
Accusativeden Schmetterlingdie Schmetterlinge

Frequently asked questions

What does "Schmetterling" mean in English?
"Schmetterling" means butterfly. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Schmetterling"?
"Schmetterling" is pronounced /ˈʃmɛtɐlɪŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Schmetterling" der, die, or das?
"Schmetterling" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Schmetterling"?
The plural of "Schmetterling" is "Schmetterlinge".
What part of speech is "Schmetterling"?
"Schmetterling" is a noun in German.

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